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PK61 KGE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,129 mi
Last recorded161,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 KGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 161,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, both edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 161,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, both edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 153,804 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 120,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 86,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,167 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,678 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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PK61 KGE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK61 KGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK61 KGE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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